Insert and X-ref tools

This module is displayed every time a block is inserted or x-referenced from Block Explorer.

It enables immediate access to the following tools:

• Insert or X-ref a block multiple times
• Zoom in / out on inserted block
• Flip horizontally or vertically
• Spin in 90 deg increments
• Trim out lines based on block's trim shape
• Explode block inserts
• Instantly modify block's scale, rotation and attributes based on preconfigured transformer
• Modify insert layer, color and linetype and set them to defined property standards

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Tools to Adjust Blocks

Provides set of tools to perform the following operations on selected block inserts or x-references:

• Scale selected blocks as a group or individually
• Modify blocks' rotation
• Change insert layer, color and linetype and set them to defined property standards
• Modify attributes as a group or individually
• Trim out or fix lines based on blocks' trim shape

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Tools for Blocks Replacement

Replace selected instances of one block with another.

• Replacement block could be configured to match original block's scale, insert properties (layer, color and linetype), attributes and rotation
• Original block definition could be configured to be purged from the drawing table after all its instances were replaced

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Block Collecting Tools

Collect AutoCAD block from any source and arrange them into block libraries

Collect blocks from:

• Currently open drawing
• Selected Dwg files
• Folder structure - automatically traverses from selected folder down the tree to process every dwg file

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Tools for Modifying Library Blocks

Provides tools to:

• Modify library blocks definitions without exploding them
• Aquire library block slides in automatic or manual modes
• Modify block insertion point
• Custom modify block definition

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Block Library Standards Manager

Provides tools to configure insert properties (layer, color and linetype) standards.

Different configurations could be developed for each client / discipline.

When particular standard is assigned to a client drawing Block Explorer will use it to automaticaly place a block being inserted on correct layer with appropriate color and linetype.

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Block Library Security Manager

This interface controls access to Block Explorer administration tools and provides block library security


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Instant Block Accessibility Features

Screen Pick - start using a block by "Picking" it from the drawing

  Libraries - select a block by clicking on its slide  image in Slide View or block record in List View

History - Block Explorer automatically saves references of used library blocks into drawing history. View and insert blocks from any drawing history

Favorites - add any library folder to your Favorites. Selecting Favorites tab will display all your favorite folders

Search by typing block's name, description or search pattern

Block File Version Converter

Convert library block files to any AutoCAD version to support clients using AutoCAD R14 through 2010


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Print Out Block Library Reports

Print out contents of your libraries


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Block Library Portability

Block Explorer provides switch to check library blocks into library archive so when you need to move your libraries all you have to do is to copy three files.


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